03x27 - Marriage and Other Flights of Fancy

[bunniefuu]

I'd like to propose a toast.

Can you do it

while there are still bubbles?

Oh, yeah. Um..

Uh, I don't know exactly

how to say this

but, uh, it is proper to toast

the bride and groom, isn't it?

- 'Bride?'

- Groom?

Who's getting married?

Oh, take a wild guess, kid.

- Alright!

- Oh!

Hi, I'm, uh..

[door shuts]

...early.

Vicki,

I'd like you to meet Janet

'my fiancee, Janet.'

Did dad write something

I'm not supposed to read?

No, Nicholas,

see, it's not what he wrote.

- It's where he wrote it.

- No, it's not where I wrote it.

It's where they printed it.

And where they printed it

none of you

are allowed to look at.

Now you guys know

how it feels to be un-included.

Would you answer me

the question?

Do you love me?

I mean, do you really love me?

I think so.

That's not enough.

If by some strange coincidence

you and I should be traveling

in the same general direction

it would make at least economic

sense to go in the same car.

- 'Right?'

- You want to travel with me?

Just to Santa Fe.

(Linda)

'Have you ever been

to Yosemite?'

- 'Mm-hmm.'

- You have, have you?

Hey, look at that!

'I wonder what it's like

to fly one of those things.'

(Linda)

Scary.

David!

Linda, look, I'm flying!

[theme song]

♪ There's a magic in

the early morning we've found ♪

♪ When the sunrise smiles

on everything around ♪

♪ It's a portrait

of the happiness ♪

♪ That we feel and always will ♪

♪ For eight is enough

to fill our lives with love ♪

♪ And eight is enough ♪

♪ To fill our lives

with love ♪♪

[grunting]

All I did was put it on

so that Dutch could see

how his kite cuts into the wind.

That's trim, boy.

Right. How it was tripped.

He offered to take my picture

at the same time.

My feet never left the ground.

Really, Linda, you don't have

to act like my mother.

Act like your mother, huh?

Okay, try this.

'If you feel like

k*lling yourself'

by jumping off the cliff

and trying to fly

that's your business,

but you've got the car keys

and I just don't feel like

walking

the rest of the way to Santa Fe.

- It's nice to know you care.

- You don't make it easy.

I wouldn't let anybody

take any flying leaps

unless I was sure

they knew what they were doing.

Besides, this kite needs

some more tinkering

before it's ready

for a high flight.

Dutch built it himself.

From scratch.

It looked it.

Oh, it may not look so pretty

right now

but wait till it's finished.

It's going to be

the state of the art.

'I'm going into production

with that baby'

when I prove what it can do

and the orders start coming in.

Well..

- Thanks again for the help.

- Sure.

I hope those pictures come out.

Thanks. Oh.

[engine starts]

- Bye.

- Bye-bye.

Bye.

[engine stops]

[engine starts]

Bye!

- Bye.

- Bye.

[engine stops]

Say, I wonder if I could ask you

for one more favor.

(Dutch)

'Mighty nice

that you kissed the volunteer.'

[chuckles]

'Oh, boy,

a lot of folks around here'

'are gonna be mighty surprised'

when they see

old Dutch Burwell's glider

in action.

Even the birds'll

be giving it a second take.

Are you gonna be flying

in that competition coming up?

Oh, heck, no.

My kite will, not me.

You know, hang-gliding

is a younger man's sport

or a younger woman's.

You know, I'll probably recruit

one of the local hotshots

to take her up

and show off her stuff.

Oh, someone like that guy I met,

Marty?

(Dutch)

'Well, Marty might be okay.'

(Linda)

'He claimed he was number one.'

(Dutch)

Ha-ha. Yeah. Yeah.

'That sounds like something

that Marty would bring up'

'if he was trying to impress

a pretty girl.'

[Linda laughs]

'I'll tell you something

about that number one.'

'Uh, it's awful hard to get

there and when you get there'

along comes somebody else

and takes it away from you.

There we go.

[Linda chuckles]

Thanks.

I'll help you unhitch my truck

as soon as I show my wife

I'm safe and sound.

Why don't y'all look around,

make yourselves at home?

[sighs]

Well, it's very, uh, charming.

- Won't you say?

- Yes.

Yeah, it's, uh, definitely not

little Sacramento.

- 'Geez.'

- Ha-ha.

You know, for a moment I thought

we might find something stupid

in here

like, a horse.

Uh, not unless it has wings.

[laughs]

God.

Well, I see

you found my laboratory.

Oh, we didn't mean

to sneak around.

Oh, you sneak around

all you want.

I don't have anything to hide.

I sure do appreciate

you gettin' me home and all.

- I'd like to pay you back.

- Oh, forget it.

Well, at least stay for dinner.

We don't have many visitors.

My wife

likes to show off her cooking.

- No, thanks.

- Oh, yes, we'd love to.

Oh, okay. Yeah, sure,

we'll be happy to join you.

Well, fine, I'll tell the missus

to put on

a couple extra plates.

I know you don't enjoy

my culinary talents

but, where'd you get

this sudden urge

for home cooking?

Well, David, you remember

when I wanted to go

the short way to Santa Fe

and you insisted

on the long way?

Yeah.

And remember how you refused

to even compromise on that?

Why do I get the feeling

I'm being set up?

You're not being set up,

exactly.

I just thought of a way

you could pay me back.

- That's all.

- Pay you back?

I didn't know I owed you.

Hey, in fact, you still owe me

for gas and oil.

You'll get it.

David,

I wanna stay here for a while.

You're putting me on. Why?

Because I think

there might be a story here

about an old man's compulsion

with flying maybe

or the hang-gliding contest

coming up.

Tsk, I don't know yet,

but there is a story here.

And if I can figure out

what it is and get it on paper

I'll have something dynamite

to show my friend in Santa Fe.

It could be my best piece.

Well, can't you just

write something

about our trip to Santa Fe

and accomplish two things

at the same time?

I don't want to write

travelogues, David.

I want to write about people.

Dutch Burwell is people.

How much time

are we talking about?

[scoffs]

What is this?

You have an appointment

or something?

Oh, you know I don't.

So, relax and enjoy it.

Come on, trust me,

you'll have a good time.

- I will, huh?

- You will.

[sighs]

Okay.

Okay, while you're tryin'

to figure out what to write

I think I'm gonna have

a little fun myself.

[chuckles]

Okay.

I'd be tickled

to teach you flying.

You? Oh, no, I didn't mean

for you to teach me.

I thought maybe you could

introduce me to someone.

Well, you already

know someone, me.

I could teach you

all the rudiments

have you flying in no time.

It's mostly instinct, anyway.

All we'd have to do

is pull out my son's old kite

and give it the once over

and way you go.

It sounds great, I guess

as long as your son

doesn't mind me using his stuff.

Our son's not with us anymore.

He crashed in one of those

air-force fighters

putting on a show

for some m*llitary people.

One of the best pilots

I ever saw he was.

He took after the old man,

I guess.

'Oh. Don't chuckle.'

'Before my eyes

started playing tricks on me'

'I was a hotshot pilot myself.'

'I flew everything

from biplanes to jets.'

Oh, Dutch, stop exaggerating.

Jets, is it now?

Well, I did go up for a ride

with my son

in a jet trainer once.

That is not the same thing.

Well, that's more than

most people can claim.

[chuckles]

Hey, you want something else?

- No, I'm stuffed.

- Oh, no, thanks.

Well, why don't I show you

where you and your wife

are gonna be sleeping.

It isn't fancy, but it's warm.

[clears throat]

Uh, we're not married.

D-did you hear that, mother?

They're not married.

We're also not what you call

girlfriend and boyfriend.

(David)

'Oh, we're just

sort of traveling together.'

- Oh.

- 'Platonically.'

[laughs]

Well, I've heard everything now.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

- It's fantastic!

- 'Oh.'

You're just a natural, boy.

- Hey, let's do it again.

- Alright.

- Yeah.

- Get it out.

The tension on this pulley

matches the other side.

Oh, good,

a few high-flight tests

we'll be ready

for the weekend competition.

Uh, did you get

your test pilot yet?

Well, I went after the best

but I guess

Marty's just too busy

to work it into his schedule.

Dutch, I'm not too busy.

You? You haven't even had

your own high flight yet.

So? You said I was ready for it.

Hey, the kite and I

can have our own

test flight at the same time.

Nah, I don't think so, son.

Oh, come on, Dutch.

This kite's the same

as the one I've been flying

only better.

Plus, I've put a lot of work

into this thing.

I think I, at least, deserve

a chance to test-fly her.

- You are crazy!

- Lucky is a better word.

This thing

is going to revolutionize

the sport of hang-gliding.

Since when

are you the voice of authority?

You never even saw one of

these things until a week ago.

Okay, so I'm a beginner.

But Dutch taught me how to fly

just like he said, didn't he?

Well, I have faith in him

with this, too.

Oh, yeah?

You're the only one who does.

- 'Marty Garfield told me--'

- Marty is a pompous jerk.

[sighs]

Now, remember, son,

don't you try anything fancy.

'Just head right out on

over the flats there'

and take a turn to each side,

see how she trims with

the hands off the bar

and come in for a landing.

And remember, keep your speed up

when you're comin' down.

- Yeah. Anything else?

- We gotta hook you in.

Crazy. Crazy.

[instrumental music]

[chuckles]

[music continues]

(Marty)

'Son of a g*n.

That thing really does fly.'

(Dutch)

She does a lot more

than just fly.

Maybe.

You'd know yourself if you'd

fly it in the competition.

Ah, Dutch,

we already been over that.

I really would get off

on winning this weekend my way.

'God, I'd have to be playing

with a short deck'

to enter with your kite.

Nobody knows the stress limits

nobody knows the tolerances--

- I do, I do.

- Well, then you fly it!

And then

if it folds up around you

you can have a nice, long,

intimate discussion

with the designer

about what went wrong

as you plunge feet.

Come on.

Let's go down to the bottom.

[music continues]

It works, Dutch, really works!

I was tempted

to scratch her some--

Oh, you did

just like I told you, boy.

I'm telling you,

with a good pilot

this thing can take anybody

in that competition hands down.

It wants to fly all by herself.

Well, I'm glad

to hear you say that

'cause she's gonna have

the best pilot I know, me.

What does he mean, him?

Why did you have to prove

that lousy thing could fly?

What did I do?

[typewriter keys clacking]

[knocking on door]

Yeah!

[chuckles]

What is this?

A humble form of apology.

My parents used to call it

their icebreaker.

See, whenever they had a fight,

the one who was in the right

used to give the one

who was in the wrong a flower.

It's guaranteed

to patch things up.

Oh. Wait a minute.

You're apologizing

for being right?

Well, let's just say,

I didn't do anything wrong.

How do you figure that?

If you hadn't been so gung-ho

to show off Dutch's glider

he never would be planning

anything as ridiculous

as flying it himself

this weekend.

Yeah, but if I didn't test it,

he would have done it himself.

You know, I knew this thing

was important to the old guy

but I didn't know

it was gonna turn out like this.

Linda, it's not my fault.

[sighs]

I accept your icebreaker.

Good.

Now, would you please exert

some of the same influence

you used on me

to try to talk some sense

into Dutch?

Smells great.

[scoffs]

Be a lot better

if I had an onion.

Uh, reach me down a platter

from over there, will you,

while you're here?

Sure.

[sighs]

Has Dutch told you what he's

planning to do this weekend?

Oh, he made some mention

of flying that monstrosity

of his this weekend.

You are planning to talk him

out of it, aren't you?

I gave up trying to talk

my husband out of his fool ideas

long before you were even born.

Mrs. Burwell, what Dutch

wants to do goes beyond foolish.

He's looking at a solid day

of flying

against some of

the toughest competition around.

The physical demands on someone

my age are bad enough

but with Dutch..

[sighs]

You have to talk him out of it.

Let me tell you something that

Dutch won't even admit

to himself.

In all the years that

we've been mister and missus

my husband's always been

what you might call a dreamer

always talking about

how he's gonna do this

or that or the other thing.

And all those years

not one single dream of his

ever come true.

Maybe I haven't been much help

in that department

but I'm sure not gonna

stand in the way of this one

especially, not when

it's so close to happening.

Mrs. Burwell,

we're not talking about dreams

we're talking about

Dutch's welfare.

For Dutch,

they're the same thing.

[sighs]

Well, I still intend

to talk him out of it.

Hey, even without onions,

it smells great.

[instrumental music]

Yeah, this is it, the place

where my son and I used to come

to get away from it all

a place

to sort of do our thinking

you know, like, uh

well, like, in a church.

It's almost like you can see

the end of the Earth from here.

Yeah.

I remember

when he'd have himself a worry

he'd, uh, well, he'd stand

right about where you are

and he'd lean over

and he'd pick himself up a rock

put it in his hand,

close his eyes tight

and think on that worry.

Then he'd throw the stone

over the edge

'cause he, he said he had to hit

something from up this high.

[chuckles]

Dutch, is having your glider

fly this weekend

so important to you

that you're willing

to get yourself hurt

maybe even k*lled doing it?

Well, David, I don't think

any man

would intentionally do something

that's guaranteed

to get him k*lled.

No,

I, I just wanna prove a point.

But you're not denying

it's dangerous?

Oh, I'd be the first

to admit it.

That's what makes it

such an exciting sport

that element of danger.

I-I think that's what

attracted my boy to it.

You know, he, he loved

flirting with danger

just like he liked

flirting with the pretty girls.

[Dutch chuckles]

'As a matter of fact, David'

the design

for the glider I built

was originally my son's.

- Your son designed it?

- On paper.

He, he had

some pretty radical ideas.

He, he used to come up here,

he and I

'and we'd work 'em out up here.'

Oh, I just sort of picked up

where he left off.

- You know?

- I see.

If it was just for myself,

it wouldn't matter.

I've had plenty of success,

you know

but my boy had himself a dream.

'And I personally wanna see

that that dream comes true.'

Uh..

Well, we better

get on down to dinner.

Mary doesn't like anybody late.

Careful there.

- 'Morning, all.'

- Morning, morning.

Just coffee for me

this morning, Mrs. Burwell.

What's got you so fired up

this morning, David?

Well, the competition's Sunday,

isn't it?

It's only three days from now.

That leaves you two days

to teach me everything you know.

You mean, you're planning

on entering the competition

on your own?

Well, I was kinda hoping

we could be a team.

You on the ground

and me in the air.

- What?

- 'You heard me.'

(Dutch)

'I appreciate that offer'

but, you're still a long way

from that kind of flyin'.

What do you mean?

You said I was a natural,

didn't you?

And aren't you

the best teacher there is?

Plus, flying that kite of yours,

I'd just be along for the ride.

Come on, Dutch,

what have you got to lose?

If it looks like I can't cut it

you could still go ahead

and fly it yourself.

What do you say?

I say, let's give it a go.

Now, listen to me, son,

landing is just as important

as any other part of this meet.

You miss the spot,

there's no points.

You make an unsafe landing,

that's minus points.

The trick is to lose altitude

at the proper rate.

You come in too low,

you're liable to fall short.

Remember that, now,

you are liable to fall short.

You come in downwind,

you'll break something.

Like, my head. I know that part.

Now, look, if you get into

any trouble out there

forget about the target.

Just head it into the wind

and land on the flat.

- Anything else?

- Trust your instincts.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

Your friend's really serious

about this, isn't he?

How'd you guess?

You gotta admire the guy.

He jumps in with both feet.

So, listen, Linda, some people

started to arrive this morning.

Uh, and we usually have a little

party the night before a meet.

I thought

you might like to come by.

I could introduce you

to some of the other pilots

for that story you're writing.

Well, thanks. I'll let you know.

I suppose your friend

could come by, too

that is, if he gets through

today's practice in one piece.

Marty, you're not very funny.

I wasn't trying to be funny.

I'm just watching

your friend's approach.

Looks little high to me.

[dramatic music]

Forget the target, boy.

You're too high!

'You're too high!'

Hit the flats!

No, not that wind!

[groaning]

(Linda)

'Oh, David.

David, are you hurt?'

No.

Eh, it's okay. Ow!

I told you about

those downwind approaches.

Give it up, pal.

Hey. Hey, I hit the bull's-eye.

Dutch, I hit the bull's-eye!

From where I was standing

it looked more like

the bull's-eye hit you.

Well, kite and I, both came up

with only a few scratches.

This time.

Are you ready to quit yet?

Nope. I made a commitment.

I'm gonna see it through.

Big deal! You made

a commitment to Janet, too.

That didn't stop you from

backing out of your wedding.

What have we here? The divorcee

calling the kettle black.

Okay, so I'm not playing fair,

but you're in over your head

and that's not playing fair,

either.

Would it be any more fair

if I backed out

and let Dutch go instead?

The man has been a loser

all his life, Linda.

- Shouldn't he win just once?

- That's his problem, not yours.

You're amazing.

Do you know that?

You were the one

that wanted to stick around

so you could write your little

human-interest story.

But somehow you manage

to stay detached, don't you

to observe from a distance.

Well,

I can't stay detached like you.

- I have to get involved.

- What is that supposed to mean?

That this is all my fault

because I wanted

to stay here for a while?

Ugh. No, David, no way.

There is no way I am going

to accept responsibility

for your insanity.

No one is asking you

to accept responsibility

for my insanity

or anyone else's.

[sighs]

[birds chirping]

David. Um..

David, I-I, uh

I-I want you to have this.

'M-my son got it

when he learned how to fly.'

Your son's wings?

Mrs. Burwell, I can't take this.

You can so take it.

'That's the only way

I got to show you'

'how much I appreciate

what you're doing.'

It's okay, Mrs. Burwell, really.

It's just..

Uh, see,

I already lost one of my men.

I don't think I could take

losing the other one.

[sniffles]

You're good, David.

My boy woulda liked you a lot.

[sniffles]

Now, dinner's gonna be ready

in an hour.

Don't you dare to be late.

My meals are made

to be eaten hot.

[indistinct chatter]

Next one.

Who's the next one up?

[indistinct chatter]

Hey, Linda! Over here!

'Where's your friend?'

Oh, I don't know.

He doesn't report in to me.

(Marty)

Well,

I'm glad you could make it.

Come on over here.

Let me get you a beer.

- Oh, no, thanks.

- Oh, okay.

Hey, everybody, this is Linda!

(all)

Hi, Linda.

This is the girl

I was telling you about

the one that's writing the story

on us.

(all)

Oh!

[Marty chuckles]

(Marty)

'You gotta forgive these guys.'

They think it's easy,

always being number one.

[all laughing]

Well, in that case,

shouldn't we talk in private

so, your friends

don't get jealous?

- 'Oh!'

- 'Whoo!'

Step right into my office,

my dear.

[indistinct chatter]

[laughing]

Oh.

[chuckles]

Yeah, a buddy of mine

drove this up.

Come on in,

make yourself at home.

Come on over here. Sit down.

Sure I can't get you somethin'?

Oh, no, thanks.

Okay.

So..

[sighs]

...what is it about me

that you came all the way

out here to find out?

Excuse me.

- 'Why am I lookin' at this?'

- Will it fly?

Come on, girl.

I know what you're goin' for.

As much as I hate to say this

to a very pretty girl

the answer is still no.

'I plan to win this weekend'

'not take part in old man

Burwell's flying circus.'

Why is winning this particular

weekend so important to you?

Winning is important to me

all the time.

A win this weekend means

that I could pick up

some more endorsements

have some fun.

Sounds more like a sure thing

to me.

What, am I supposed

to feel guilty

for being lucky, bein' a winner?

No, but you could give yourself

a real challenge for once.

How about flying Dutch's glider

tomorrow?

Why should I?

Tell me, where is it written

that I should spend

my time and talent

tryin' to prove old man Burwell

has a better idea?

It's not written anywhere.

I just thought you might

like to do something stupid

like, add some purpose

to your life.

Boy, when you try

to talk somebody into somethin'

you don't spare the compliments,

do you?

Marty,

when you deserve a compliment

I will be the first one

to offer it to you.

[sighs]

[sighs]

Please, understand

what I'm trying to say.

[sighs]

Well, you seem to take your luck

for granted.

Well, I know someone who doesn't

someone who has, maybe,

never won anything before

in his entire life.

Let me tell you something,

all this talk about winning

and challenges

and wasting my life

that's just a smoke screen.

'The only reason you're here'

is to try and talk me

into taking your friend's place.

You just don't wanna see

your traveling companion

get himself k*lled, right?

'Well, people get k*lled

in these contests.'

'He knows the risks.'

I don't wanna see

anyone get k*lled.

But you're still

only partially right.

It has to do

with getting involved.

[sighs]

It's not easy being number one,

is it?

(Linda)

'David?'

Come on in.

[door opens]

Oh.

If I'd known we're having

company, I'd have dressed up.

- Hi.

- Hi.

- Hey, where'd you get those?

- From me.

David, Marty has a proposition.

If it's okay with you

and old man Burwell

I'd like to enter

the open tomorrow

with that glider of yours.

- Did she put you up to this?

- David.

Yeah.

Well, you can just forget it.

The only one flying Dutch's kite

tomorrow is me.

- But, David, that's--

- No, that's it.

End of discussion.

You know,

there's a very good chance

that the officials

won't let you compete tomorrow.

'You haven't had

enough flying time.'

I'll lie.

I offered, okay?

[scoffs]

Your friend's

not lookin' to be saved.

See you tomorrow. Good flyin'.

[door shuts]

What do you think you're doing?

You know

why I didn't get involved?

Because every time I do,

somebody sneaks up from behind

and gives me

a swift kick in the pants.

Getting involved and butting in

are not the same thing.

Oh, well, excuse me for

not knowing all the subtleties

'but you did tell me

about the old man's dream'

and how important it was.

Well, Marty is in a position

to maybe

make that dream come true.

But, no, you're too busy

being involved to see that

aren't you?

Here's your icebreaker.

[door opens]

[door slams]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

See, in a one-on-one elimination

a guy can tell

where he stands at any moment.

That way you know

when to take chances

and when to play it safe.

I can't imagine you

playing anything safe.

Hey, Marty.

Is last night's offer

still good?

(male #)

'Good to see you, Marty.

You goin' for it today?'

You bet.

You still flyin'

that Alpha of yours?

No, I think I'm gonna try

something new today.

- 'Make?'

- Beats me.

Um, why don't you just call it

The Flying Dutchman?

- Never heard of it.

- You will.

- Thanks.

- My pleasure.

[engine revving]

Hey, Marty, I hope

your motor's running today.

This little lady's gonna

give you a run for your money.

Well, that's what I'm counting

on, Mr. Burwell.

Hey, Dutch, I've gotta talk

to you for a second. Come on.

Now, Dutch, it's,

it's really important to me

that you win today.

I mean, you've got it coming.

Important to us, to us.

Boy, we got the best glider.

All we gotta do is show 'em.

Well, the best way to show 'em

is to have the best pilot.

Right?

I think our expert pilot's

going to need

some of your expert advice.

[instrumental music]

(man on PA)

'Good morning,

ladies and gentlemen'

'and welcome

to the Switchback Open.'

'Each sheet will include

three tasks.'

'The speed run to the pylons'

'the pylons themselves'

'and, of course, the landing.'

'Pilots, prepare to launch

for heat number-one.'

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[crowd cheering]

Dutch, I'm a little worried

about the glide ratio

on this thing.

It seems a little high to me.

It's gonna be alright.

Now, look.

Don't you go grabbing for

anymore pylons than you need.

I was watching you

in the earlier heats

'and you were getting

a little bit cocky.'

Dutch, I know what I'm doin'.

It's better

to miss the bull's-eye

and make a safe landing

than to lose points,

goin' for broke.

Dutch, he knows what he's doing.

Yeah,

you know what you're doin'.

(man on PA)

'Garfield and Price, come on!'

Hey, you're not that bad,

you know that?

Compliment accepted.

Hey, Linda.

Thanks for making me see the

right way to handle this thing.

I'm just glad you had sense

enough to realize I was right.

I mean, you're welcome, David.

That's better.

[chuckles]

(man on PA)

'Garfield to launch.'

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'Price to launch.'

- Let's get on down there.

- Okay.

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Hey, he's first

at the landing zone

but I think he missed a pylon.

What does that mean?

That means they're even,

except in landings.

'See, he's too high.'

'I told him not go pickin' up

any extra air.'

Darn,

it's just like workin' alone.

(Linda)

'What is he doing?'

(Dutch)

'He's doing everything he can.'

Well, he's coming in too fast.

[intense music]

[crowd screaming]

Are you alright?

Marty! Are you okay?

Yes, I'm all in one piece.

And, yes,

I know I missed the pylon.

And, yes,

I know my landing stunk.

Well, at least when I landed

downwind, I hit the bull's-eye.

[clears throat]

Oh, hey, look at that.

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[crowd cheering]

Goodbye, numero uno.

- Hey, get me out of this thing.

- Yeah.

Now, the winner of the

Switchback Open, Chris Price.

[crowd cheering]

Number two.

I never been second

in my whole life.

'Linda, why'd I ever let you

talk me into doing this?'

If you'd paid attention

to what I said

you'd have won this thing.

Look here, Dutch,

I didn't do anything wrong.

And if you wanna

put the blame somewhere

you put it where it belongs,

on that lousy glider of yours.

There is nothing wrong

with that kite of mine

that a decent pilot

couldn't handle.

You tellin' me

that I ain't decent?

Well, you read

whatever you want to in it.

Well, it just so happens

that that glider

that you think so much of,

it's got a major design flaw.

- Oh, yeah?

- Yeah!

The glide ratio is too high!

It doesn't lose altitude

the way it's supposed to.

You know, we gotta adjust

the nose angle or somethin'.

We'll do no such thing.

Well, then I'm not gonna fly it

next month

in the Manufacturer's

Invitational.

You mean, you wanna fly

Dutch's glider again?

Sure, I do.

It's got the potential to be

the best thing in the air

despite the old fool

that built it.

That's what I've been trying

to tell you all along.

And I'm not an old fool.

Well, then listen to my ideas!

Well, I will, but first tell me

about that meet next month, huh?

Well, I figure that if, uh,

we make those adjustments

maybe we got time to build

a second glider.

- I got this friend, see--

- And between the two of us--

We got twice the chance.

Hey, I like the way

you're thinkin', partner.

Well?

I don't know,

but Dutch called Marty partner.

It can't be all bad.

[chuckles]

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[door opens]

[door shuts]

(Dutch)

'David.'

Dutch!

I didn't see your truck.

We thought you'd gone

before we could say goodbye.

Well, I did go

but I had to come back

and talk to you.

- Somethin' wrong?

- Oh, no, no.

That's what I want to make sure

that you knew.

Well, I, I didn't know

exactly how to tell you.

David, ever, ever since

you came here, well..

...something's happened

to me, uh

that hasn't happened to me

in a long time and..

'Well, for a while there'

'it, it almost seemed to me

like'

well, I-I, I was working

right alongside

my own boy again.

Well..

...he's, he's gone now, but..

...you put him and me

right up there

amongst the winners.

And for that we thank you.

'Boy, and, David, I, I know

you have a father of your own.'

'I know I'd probably never be

able to fill his shoes'

but, well..

You were a son to me

when I really needed a son

and, I want you to know

that if you ever need

a spare father in a hurry

I'm available.

[laughing]

Thanks, Dutch.

- You come back, David.

- Oh, I will.

For a longer time.

[chuckles]

Take care.

[car honking]

I'm coming! I'm coming!

Uh, I packed a lunch

for the two of ya.

'I know how it is

with you young people.'

- Never eating proper.

- Mm.

[chuckles]

Oh, thanks for everything,

Mrs. Burwell.

Ah, it's me that should be

thanking you

for puttin' up with

a couple of old folks like us.

Oh.

Now, if you're ever back

this way, you stop in, okay?

- Of course.

- You bet.

Move over, Linda. I'm driving.

- Paranoid.

- Come on.

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[engine revving]

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